News for April 5, 2025

President Donald Trump has sharply raised tariffs on most imports, and the BBC says the move marks a major break with the free-trade system that has long supported the United States.

Thousands gathered in Denver for a “Hands Off!” protest against President Donald Trump and his administration, joining a larger nationwide day of demonstrations.

A Justice Department prosecutor was put on leave after telling a court that Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia should not have been deported to El Salvador.

Betsy Arakawa’s death from hantavirus is part of a worrying cluster of three recent hantavirus deaths in Mammoth Lakes, California.

Thousands gathered at the Minnesota Capitol for a “Hands Off!” rally to protest President Donald Trump and show support for issues like Social Security and the rule of law, while the Minnesota Republican Party pushed back online.

Baltimore protesters joined a nationwide "Hands Off!" rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, urging them to stop cuts and policy changes affecting public programs and rights.

Thousands of people across the United States protested President Donald Trump’s policies in a large nationwide show of opposition.

Elon Musk said he wants the United States and Europe to move to zero tariffs and create a free trade zone, even as President Donald Trump pushes new import taxes.

Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating its first Galapagos tortoise hatchlings ever, with nearly 100-year-old parents Mommy and Abrazzo becoming first-time parents.

Protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk spread across the U.S. as critics pushed back on government cuts, immigration policy, and other changes.

Pittsburgh protesters joined a nationwide “Hands Off” rally to oppose President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and what organizers called attacks on democracy and public services.

Jaguar Land Rover is pausing US shipments after new car tariffs raised the cost of sending vehicles to the market.

President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House as Israel expands its offensive in Gaza and the war continues to drive pressure over hostages and aid.

Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration took place across Southern California as part of a wider “Hands Off!” movement over government cuts and other policies.

Michigan joined 18 other states in a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s election order, saying it is unconstitutional and would let the federal government control state election rules.

President Donald Trump said Americans should “hang tough” as his new 10% universal tariff took effect, calling it part of an “economic revolution.”

Trump’s new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles pushed Ford and Stellantis to use price cuts and promotions to protect sales and market share.

Javier Milei stayed publicly loyal to Donald Trump even after Trump’s tariff move hit Argentina, while Milei still sought trade progress and a much-needed IMF bailout.

Jaguar Land Rover is pausing U.S. shipments in April as it adjusts to the Trump administration’s new 25% tariff on imported vehicles.

Brian Hoy has been charged after a multi-vehicle crash in Fort Worth left three people dead.